The Braves, kings of the NL East for years, are looking to get back to the top. Was adding the Upton Brothers enough?
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Season Preview: Atlanta Braves
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MLB Preview – Atlanta Braves
MLB Preview – Atlanta Braves
2011 Review:
2011 started well for the Braves, but became forgettable at the end. Going into September, they all but had the Wild Card locked up. A combination of hot play from the St. Louis Cardinals and horrible play from the Braves led to an almost historic collapse; they were lucky the Red Sox were taking the spotlight for the same thing in the American League.
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2012 Top 20 Prospects – Atlanta Braves
It’s prospect season again. I’ve had my rankings listed on team pages, but have been horrible about keeping those up to date. As I mentioned on the pages, I’m looking at other rankings when I make mine (along with scouting reports and my own opinion). The Atlanta Braves are next.
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Walter Johnson Ballot
Next up in the BBA voting is the Walter Johnson Award for best pitcher. This is up late, so we have missed the official vote. But this is what we would have voted…
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Magic Numbers: 09/28/2011
One day left, and we have 2 ties for the Wild Cards. The Red Sox and Rays both won last night, so the AL WC hasn’t changed. The Cardinals won and the Braves lost, so now the 2 are in a must win situation. It looks like we could see 2 1-game playoffs tomorrow.
And to think, the playoff picture looked set at the beginning of the month.
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Colby Rasmus: Dan Haren Part 2
Today, the St. Louis Cardinals shocked no one and everyone at the same time by trading outfieder Colby Rasmus. Was the package worth it?
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30 Teams in 30 Days: Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
2010 Record: 92-74
747 RS, 640 RA, Pythagorean Record: 96-70
Manager: Freddi Gonzalez
GM: Frank Wren
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GM Scores: Billy Beane
GM Scores: Billy Beane
The first in the series will be the Oakland A’s Boy Genius, Billy Beane. Beane has been the GM in Oakland for 13 seasons. Beane has made 119 trades and 134 signings.
Beane averages 16.9 WAR per year due to his moves. He’s added a total of 220.0 WAR over his tenure. Continue reading
Liriano, Hudson Win Comeback Player of the Year
Rarely have there been 2 players to win Comeback Player of the Year that are this similar. Tim Hudson of the Atlanta Braves and Francisco Liriano of the Minnesota Twins both won the award this year.
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